Bowen Yang is making it clear that he stands firmly in support of Chappell Roan following a sketch that aired during the season 50 premiere of Saturday Night Live on September 28.
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00:00Bowen Yang is stepping up to support Chapel Roan after a recent sketch on the 50th season
00:04premiere of Saturday Night Live.
00:05It has come to the point where I need to set some boundaries.
00:09Oh, you need to set boundaries?
00:10Reminder, women owe you nothing.
00:13In the episode, Yang plays Mu Deng, which if you don't know, is a viral baby pygmy hippo.
00:17He addresses themes that echo Roan's very own struggles with privacy amid her rising fame.
00:22When I'm in my enclosure, tripping over stuff, biting my trainer's knee, I am at work.
00:28That is the project.
00:31Do not yell my name or expect a photo just because I'm your parasocial bestie
00:37or because you appreciate my talent.
00:40Your talent?
00:40What is your talent?
00:41Having a slippery body that bounces.
00:43The day after the episode aired, Yang reacted to media coverage claiming that the sketch
00:47mocked Roan.
00:48On Instagram, he expressed his frustration, stating, quote,
00:50If my personal stance isn't clear, then there it is.
00:54Everything she has ever asked for has been reasonable.
00:57Before me, the only hippos in media were either Hungry Hungry or Jada Pinkett-Smith
01:02in Madagascar.
01:04But now, I'm your favorite hippo's favorite hippo.
01:09And I'm thirsty, thirsty.
01:12Host!
01:15During the sketch, Yang shared his own experience of fame while urging respect for personal
01:18boundaries.
01:19He said, Reminder, women owe you nothing, echoing Roan's sentiments.
01:23It has come to the point where I need to set some boundaries.
01:27Oh, you need to set boundaries?
01:28Reminder, women owe you nothing.
01:30When asked about Roan, Yang humorously replied, I'm 10 weeks old, Colin.
01:34Of course I know Chapel Roan, before firmly advocating for her mental health.
01:38I have to say, Mudang, you know, your life sounds a lot like Chapel Roan's lately.
01:44Do you know Chapel Roan?
01:45I'm 10 weeks old, Colin.
01:46Of course I know Chapel Roan.
01:49And by the way, leave her alone.
01:51Let her take as much time as she needs for her mental health.
01:54We both deserve patience and grace, so stop harassing her and stop throwing shellfish at her.
02:01Just before the SNL premiere, Roan announced she was stepping back from performances,
02:05citing overwhelming pressures of fame.
02:07She emphasized the need to prioritize her mental health.
02:10Roan has candidly shared the invasive nature of some fan interactions,
02:13even comparing it to an abusive relationship,
02:15expressing her uncertainty about continuing in the industry.
02:18As Yang supports Roan, both artists are highlighting the
02:20challenges of navigating fame and maintaining personal relationships in demanding industries.